Shepherds Ground

Smart, Simple, Rural Living, Challenging the Exploitation Paradigm

Shepherds Ground is a cutting edge project. We are in the midst of securing a dream. A dream to build a rural village of 30 homes, nestled on a scenic 10 acre area of a 277 acre farm. 200+ acres will be used by local and community farmers for sustainable food production.
Shepherds Ground is a not-for profit organisation, supporting the community.
To bring about this vision for economic, social and environmental renewal it is critical that we raise the funds needed to buy the land and kick-start the project. Be part of this vision for the future, to share across Australia and beyond

In October 2014 the Development Application (DA) was unanimously approved by the Port Stephens City Council and described as a blueprint for all other future rural land share organisations across Australia.

Are you concerned about
Bank control of people's lives and the future
Climate change
Food monopolies, factory farming and genetic modification
Economics that encourage environmentally exploitative practices
Mental health issues in our society arising from a lack of community connection
The isolation of older people away from being valued, contributing members in society
Are you passionate about
Caring for the earth and farming organically
Low cost environmental friendly housing
Sustainable living
A safe environment for children to live and play
A community that cares for its elders and each other
We are challenging the paradigm that only people with deep pockets or those deeply indebted to the bank, have the right to own their home or productively farm land for their local community. We are also addressing the paradigm that farming must be exploitative of animals and the environment to be economically viable.

With this model we will
Break the cycle of environmental degradation caused by farming controlled by big business
Create an alternative means of producing food for local communities that does not include long, climate-change inducing, supply chains
Promote a model where animal health and welfare are considered the first priority of the farmer, not the last
Give young, aspiring farmers the opportunity to start their farming lives not in the pockets of the bank, and help reduce the 60 year old average age of Australian farmers
Combine the financial security of the elder generation with the desire to work on positive change by the younger generation.
How are we planning on spending the money?
$245, 000 will go directly to purchase and secure the land for this generation and generations to come as a sustainable workable and regenerated environment.

What are the benefits?
When the project is totally secured by the purchase of the land, Shepherds Ground can then begin to establish a unique cutting-edge model of community living.

Affordable
Sustainable
Based on best practice ecological and organic principles
Cultivating a strong sense of community
Reconnecting people agriculture and nature.
As a growing and thriving community Shepherds Ground will then be able to provide fresh produce, ongoing courses, programs, events and retreats in organic, biodynamic, permaculture, and sustainable living . As an investor you can access any of these benefits, as well as be connected to people who are passionate about the same things as you!!

Who's behind our campaign?
Lucie Bruvel is a Social Entrepreneur and initiator of the Shepherds Ground village and farming land share. She grew up in Duns Creek, NSW (adjacent to this property) and has worked as a teacher and in business with her sisters for a number of years. Living in a village in France for 7 years inspired this vision.

From her vision, a project was born! Several years on the project is becoming a reality.

Shepherds Ground is managed by a Board of Directors and the land will be managed by the Shepherds Ground Farming Association.

Interested in buying a share (House & Land)?
Phone: John - 0457402138 or Sarah - 042530111
Email: info@shepherdsground.com.au